Hadiya’s gun bill moves closer to passage

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A bill named for Chicago shooting victim Hadiya Pendleton is a step closer to passage.

On Thursday the Senate Judiciary Committee approved the bi-partisan bill aimed at slowing the flow of illegal guns.

Illinois Senators Mark Kirk and Dick Durbin are among the key sponsors of the bill.

The measure would crack down on so-called straw buyers of guns, people who purchase guns legally, but then sell or give them to people who are not able to obtain a weapon legally. Often it’s how guns end up in the hands of gang members who would not otherwise have access to firearms

The bill would impose stiff penalties for straw purchases, making it a federal crime.

Pendleton, a 15-year old high school student was killed while talking with friends at a park, caught in the middle of an alleged gang dispute. It happened just a week after she performed with her school marching band at President Obama’s inaugural parade.

The bill now goes to the full Senate. It would still need to be approved by the House.

9 comments

dora

Brian Millersmith

Exactly. Well, somewhat:
—> "Often it’s how guns end up in the hands of gang members who would not otherwise have access to firearms" <—
Just how many gang bangers DO NOT have access to them??? Maybe SIX?
This is simply Political Propaganda aimed at addle-minded individuals who are gullible enough to believe it.
Just as making ANY type of weapon *illegal* will just automatically make them all disappear from the streets…

Edward

kirby1414

It's time for the political "genius" people to get ready for the next election – – SO! They take this lovely young woman's death, the inaugural parade, etc. and they attempt to garner votes – – Sadly, I think that only reason polticians do ANYTHING – is for self promotion!!!